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4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110

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Sunset Hill, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hill area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at University Meadows priced from $739. Malvern Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $754. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$754
JARBOES21BR,1BA$775
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
Puckett Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
The Lillian3706 Unit #091BR,1BA$850
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
Mission Road StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$885
Plaza Apartment CenterMark Twain 02Studio,1BA$895
The Netherland and Monarch ApartmentsN-0BStudio,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill, MO

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at The Belmar | Charming Details in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,132. The second greatest value Sunset Hill apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the The Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Belmar | Charming Details2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
ROANOKE VILLAS2B 1B 2F W/D2BR,1BA$1.33
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
Puckett PointeRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
4244 TERRACE1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$1.27
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$1.38

Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

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A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Sunset Hill, Kansas City, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Sunset Hill?

There are currently 734 Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill, MO with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,800. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sunset Hill ranging from $700 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sunset Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sunset Hill ranges from $700 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,952.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sunset Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sunset Hill range from $1,275 to $5,744, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,600.

Expert Rental Resources

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